Do you think Ohtanimania (2021) is bigger than Wally World (1986) was?

[Torridd]

Let me know what you think.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Id say yes. Social media alone makes it so.

But people cared more about sports then, too.

But Im not sure Joyner was ever as popular league wide. 

And Ohtani has no canseco. (Vlad jr, i guess?)

[JustATroutFan]

It's not even close. Ohtanimania is way more talked about than Wally World. Japan is no doubt following how Ohtani does, especially when he's doing incredible things this season. What Ohtani has done this season is being really followed by two countries. And Wally World isn't even bigger than Troutmania (2012) either. Wally World, I doubt not too many people know what that means, nor did it help change baseball. What Trout did in 2012 with his excellent all-around play helped changed the game. Many people only know of WAR (Wins Above Replacement) because of what Trout did in 2012. But Trout's 2012 performance has its effects on baseball. Because of him, guys like Heyward and Gorodn both got paid like superstar players even though they were never on that level because of wins above replacement. And teams know where a player plays his best defense now because of defensive WAR. A good example is Machado. His defense at shortstop is not good but his defense at third base is terrific and defensive WAR proves that. And the Padres currently puts him at third base. All of that ties back to Trout's 2012 season. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Wally couldn't even snag the ROY

[UndertheHalo]

Why don’t we not compare Ohtani to Wally. It would be cool if Ohtani wins and doesn’t disappear into obscurity 

[Taylor]

There's no one holding signs in RF, so IDK.

[Second Base]

4 hours ago, UndertheHalo said:

Why don’t we not compare Ohtani to Wally. It would be cool if Ohtani wins and doesn’t disappear into obscurity 

Wally didn't disappear into obscurity. He was beloved by Angels fans, performed decently in KC, killed it with the Padres, and if it weren't for Mattingly, would probably have a mantle full of Gold Gloves and a few more all-star selections. He carved out a very solid career and is still popular around the league amongst managers and coaches. 

He's no more obscure than someone like Eric Hosmer or Rhys Hoskins today.

[Angels 1961]

Wally was bald, hair alone Ohtani wins

[UndertheHalo]

10 hours ago, Second Base said:

Wally didn't disappear into obscurity. He was beloved by Angels fans, performed decently in KC, killed it with the Padres, and if it weren't for Mattingly, would probably have a mantle full of Gold Gloves and a few more all-star selections. He carved out a very solid career and is still popular around the league amongst managers and coaches. 

He's no more obscure than someone like Eric Hosmer or Rhys Hoskins today.

He had the magical rookie year.  And that was that.  Angels wise. 

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

He had the magical rookie year.  And that was that.  Angels wise. 

If you go by OPS+, his rookie year was his 4th best season as an Angel.

[UndertheHalo]

8 minutes ago, Lou said:

If you go by OPS+, his rookie year was his 4th best season as an Angel.

I was an even dumber baby when Wally World was going on than I am now, but I’ve read the book “Once they were Angels - A history of the team” and also the “Under the Halo” official team history book and both give me the impression that the Wally Joyner era for the Angels was a disappointment.  Considering the rookie year.  Also.  The rain out stuff that they run on Wally on fox sports/Bally gives the same impression.  So that’s the idea I carry around. 

Edited July 4, 2021 by UndertheHalo

[thebloob]

Not even an argument.  Ohtani much better and much more unique.  

[UndertheHalo]

5 minutes ago, cals said:

Wait.  Who the hell is Rhys Hoskins?

Phillies 1B

[Stradling]

Just now, cals said:

You’re making that up 

You’ll be happy to know he’s 6’4”

[Stradling]

6 minutes ago, cals said:

Do you pronounce his name like “rice”?

No. Reece

[Lou]

Abba Zabba is a great name for a band.

[failos]

59 minutes ago, Lou said:

Abba Zabba is a great name for a band.

Great candy, too. Racist, though.

[failos]

4 minutes ago, cals said:

If they were too name a candy after AW, what would it be?

Snowflakes white chocolate

[Angels 1961]

Ohtanimania is so much bigger than Fernandomania ever was. Except in East LA around Wyvernwood apartments and Farmer John meat packing company. Fernandomania remains number one.

[Angels 1961]

3 minutes ago, cals said:

I mean Milky Way would work, except Lou would have to be Hot Tamales.  @tdawg87 would be Mounds.

I remember when candy bars were a nickel, a NICKEL

[failos]

4 minutes ago, cals said:

I mean Milky Way would work, except Lou would have to be Hot Tamales.  @tdawg87 would be Mounds.

Based on your answer, your question should’ve originally been phrased as

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If they were too name AW after a candy, what would it be?

In that case, my answer would be Nerds

[failos]

29 minutes ago, cals said:

That was the obvious one and I didn’t want to take it.

I couldn’t help myself

[Lou]

[failos]

Just now, Lou said:

[floplag]

I was there for Wally, this is light years ahead/bigger.